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India-South Korea relations gain new strength! Lee Jae-myung concludes successful visit

India-South Korea relations gain new strength! Lee Jae-myung concludes successful visit

21-04-2026  comments

New Delhi: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday concluded his three-day State Visit to India and departed for Vietnam. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that President Lee's…

Iran Declines Participation in Second Round of US Peace Talks

Iran Declines Participation in Second Round of US Peace Talks

20-04-2026  comments

Tehran — Iran has rejected reports suggesting it would take part in a second round of peace talks with the United States, according to its official news agency IRNA.

IRNA stated that Tehran’s decision stems from what it described…

Bangladesh fuel crisis deepens as panic buying leads to long queues at pumps

Bangladesh fuel crisis deepens as panic buying leads to long queues at pumps

20-04-2026  comments

Dhaka — Bangladesh is grappling with worsening fuel disruptions as panic buying triggered by a recent price hike has led to long queues at petrol pumps, severely affecting daily life across the country.

The government revised fuel prices…

IRGC Claims Strait of Hormuz Blocked, Seeks End to US Naval Restrictions

IRGC Claims Strait of Hormuz Blocked, Seeks End to US Naval Restrictions

19-04-2026  comments

Tehran — Iran’s elite force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has announced that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Saturday evening, escalating tensions in the region.

In a statement published…

Iran Sees ‘Progress’ in US Talks, but Says Final Deal Still Distant

Iran Sees ‘Progress’ in US Talks, but Says Final Deal Still Distant

19-04-2026  comments

Tehran — Iran has reported some headway in its ongoing discussions with the United States, but officials caution that a final agreement remains far from reach as the current two-week ceasefire nears its April 22 deadline.

Speaking in…

US Extends Waiver on Russian Oil Shipments Till May 16 Amid Global Energy Concerns

US Extends Waiver on Russian Oil Shipments Till May 16 Amid Global Energy Concerns

18-04-2026  comments

Washington: The United States Department of the Treasury has extended a key waiver allowing the delivery and sale of already-loaded Russian oil shipments, pushing the deadline to May 16.

The earlier 30-day waiver had expired on April 11. The…

India Raises Alarm Over Hormuz Firing Incident, Seeks Safe Passage for India-Bound Ships

India Raises Alarm Over Hormuz Firing Incident, Seeks Safe Passage for India-Bound Ships

18-04-2026  comments

New Delhi — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday expressed serious concern over a firing incident involving Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and called on Iran to help ensure the safe passage of ships heading to India.

Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire takes effect amid fragile calm

Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire takes effect amid fragile calm

17-04-2026  comments

Jerusalem — A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into force at midnight, aiming to halt over a month of intense cross-border violence that has claimed more than 2,000 lives.

The truce follows an announcement by Donald Trump…

UK sends largest-ever drone package to Ukraine; Russia warns of escalation

UK sends largest-ever drone package to Ukraine; Russia warns of escalation

16-04-2026  comments

Ukraine has begun receiving drones from what is being described as the United Kingdom’s largest-ever military drone package, according to the Ukrainian Defence Ministry.

In a statement, the ministry said the drones—already arriving—are…

US Ramps Up Pressure on Iran, Targets Global Oil Trade Links

US Ramps Up Pressure on Iran, Targets Global Oil Trade Links

16-04-2026  comments

The Trump administration has intensified its economic offensive against Iran, signalling a tougher stance that could impact countries and financial institutions involved in Iran’s oil trade.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described…

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